Handout 1 pt 1
Is the process of choosing colors that work well together in the composition of an image
color harmony
This range or neutrals include black, white, and gray.
They are not hues, they are just about lightness or darkness
Achromatic
Is useful in illustrating color relationships because of its concept, format, and the specific placement of each of its hue
Color Wheel
What color model is the inverse of RGB?
CMYK
An example of this color harmony is violet and yellow
complementary
Is a hue in addition to white, they are soft, full of light, and often seen as pastel colors
Tint
When a hue is added with black or white, the _____ changes
Value
All color wheels must have an even number and must be divisible by _____
3
What color is placed in the very center of the color wheel
gray
An example of this color harmony is red, red - orange, orange, yellow-orange
Analogous
Is a hue mixed with gray. It can range from light to extremely dark.
Tone
Intensity and purity of a given hue
Saturation
What are the 3 most commonly used color models
RGB
RYB
CMYK
When creating a color wheel, what colors should you place first?
An example of this color harmony is cerulean, azure, cobalt, prussian,
Monochromatic
Is a hue mixed with black. The intensity can vary depending on the type of black
Shade
According to Albers, in color choices _______ ________ is the first factor more than learning or experience
Natural Inclination
Other name for the 12 step color wheel
RYB color wheel
______ colors tend to advance and expand in space
Warm
An example of this color harmony is red, blue green, yellow green
Split complementary
It is the actual name of any given color
Hue
Who said the phrase "Color harmony occurs when 2 or more colors are sensed together as a single, pleasing, collective impression
Holtzchue
The most commonly used color wheel is the _________
12 Step color wheel
______ colors tend to recede and contract in space
cool
An example of this color harmony is orange, green, violet
Triad